China's zero-tariff policy for Africa commended

China's zero-tariff policy for goods imported from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties is expected to boost Africa's economy and offer the continent a benchmark to seek equal or better terms from other trading partners, say leaders and experts.

The policy was announced in June during the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held in Changsha, Hunan province.

Addressing a recent event in Accra, the capital of Ghana, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama commended China's zero-tariff policy as a "unique opportunity" for Africa to expand exports and strengthen resilience. He urged African countries to strategically position themselves in global supply chains by studying China's import patterns, particularly in the field of agriculture.